The wine offers a free range of blackberry, cassis, tar, leather and tobacco-like aromas. But, in the mouth you'll taste the jamminess and maturity of the fruit. It's a smooth, soft wine with a long strawberry fade.
"This opens with aromas of cherry marinated in spirits, coffee and vanilla that carry over to the tightly wound palate along with powdered sage and licorice. Bracing tannins give it an astringent finish."
- Wine Enthusiast (May 2018), 87 pts
"This opens with aromas of cherry marinated in spirits, coffee and a balsamic note that carry over to the tightly wound palate along with licorice and sage. Bracing tannins give it an astringent finish."
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2016), 87 pts
"This has intense forest-floor aromas, a hint of violet along and toasted oak and vanilla notes. The palate shows bright raspberry and espresso flavors, nervous acidity and firm tannins. It needs time, so drink after 2016. — K.O."
- Wine Enthusiast (September 2013), 88 pts
"Representing a stylistic departure with the past, this edition of Barolo Torriglione offers enormous density and richness lavished over a core of ripe fruit, chocolate, spice and cola. You'll enjoy the wonderful fullness in the mouth and the spicy, fresh close. — M.L." 2007 vintage rated 93 points with Wine Enthusiast
Azienda Agricola Mario Gagliasso is located in the town of La Morra, south of Piedmont, in the province of Cuneo, in the Langhe area. The winery offers one of the ...
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